Bartenders

John Collingwood

Type

Bartenders

WHERE ARE YOU FROM?

Newcastle Upon Tyne

WHERE DO YOU/HAVE YOU WORKED?

All corners of the globe, as I am currently working as a drinks consultant for Fling Bar Services developing the world's best hotels

FAVORITE BARS?

Bramble - Edinburgh, The Estate House - Jumby Bay, Antigua

FAVOURITE DRINK?

Daiquiri, slightly on the sour side

Bad ass barman/rock n roll moment?

Getting my nose smashed by an Absolut bottle, when I forgot to say 'behind'.  In my defence it was my first shift

Ever done it on a bar?

A gentleman never tells

What's next for you?

Continue to travel the globe, absorbing as much inspiration & knowledge as possible

Best/worst chat up lines you've heard at a bar?

Too many to tell

Tell us a secret or something we don't know?

When I was 18, I hitch hiked by myself from Bulawayo in Zimbabwe to Jo'Berg... what was I thinking?

If you were to make a barchick cocktail, what would you put in it?

Cupid Cheesecake An indulgent mix of Luxardo Maraschino liqueur & Stoli vanilla shaken with velvety coconut milk, strawberry preserve and freshened with fresh lemon.  

How do you like your Martini?

Dry

What did you want to be as a kid?

Spider-Man